$500 FRN's (1928 & 1934)

$500 Federal Reserve Notes - APMEX offers a fine selection of 1928 & 1934 $500 Federal Reserve Notes. A rare find today, $500 Federal Reserve notes are still genuine U.S. Legal Tender. Last printed in 1945, the government stopped distribution of this denomination by 1969. These $500 bills were mostly used for transactions between banks or for large private transactions such as a down payment on a house, and seldom seen in circulation.

Are there really 500 dollar bills? While they are technically still legal tender, large bills such as the $500 bill have not been printed since 1945 and are effectively out of circulation. Their distribution was officially halted in 1969 and large denominations like the $500 bill are now rarely seen.

The face of the $500 Federal Reserve Note features a portrait of President William McKinley. The back of the $500 Federal Reserve Note features abstract scroll-work with ornate denomination identifiers.

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Is there a $500 bill?

Yes, there is a 500 dollar bill. And 500 dollar bills are still legal tender, though rare. The last print run was in 1945. But should you use a 500 dollar bill to buy groceries? Absolutely not, because it's a highly collectible item. Premiums on certain 500 dollar bills can double their currency value.

What's the largest bill used in currency today?

The $100 bill is the highest denomination used in commerce. $500 bills and $1,000 bills are still legal tender but rarely encountered in daily use.